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Matthew Kovalchick Obituary

Matthew G. Kovalchick, 42, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2018 at his home. He was born in Allentown, PA, the son of George and Kathy (Hartz) Kovalchick. Matthew was a mechanical drafter and worked for the Harris Rebar Co. Matthew was an avid fisherman and also an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, brothers, Daniel Kovalchick and wife Jennifer, and Jonathan Kovalchick and wife Amanda, grandmother, Marilyn Hartz, and beloved dog Rocky all of Bethlehem, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 11am Saturday July 21, 2018 at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A calling hour will be held from 10-11am at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Animals in Distress P.O.Box 609 Coopersburg, PA 18036. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 20, 2018.

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William E Goble

July 18, 2023

Love you!

WILLIAM GOBLE

October 21, 2018

I miss you so much! Love you buds and Go Eagle's! Time doesn't help but I'll see you again one day

Glen Weirbach

July 22, 2018

To George, Kathy, and family, so very sorry for your loss. Very sorry I wasn't there for you George but only realized this Sunday 7/22 that this had occurred. Peace be with you always!

Kip Reybitz

July 21, 2018

We're so sorry to hear about Matt. We sincerely hope that you all are doing as well as you can.

Love,

Kip & Kris Reybitz

Steve & Jill Whiskeyman

July 21, 2018

Matt - Steve and I will miss you, your big smile and your kind heart. Eagles watch parties won't be the same without you. We hope you are at peace. Our thoughts and love are with Rocky and your entire family.

Basil Mehalshick

July 20, 2018

Dear George, Kathy & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My prayers & thoughts are with you during this difficult & sad time. May God comfort you & give you peace in your hearts. My deepest sympathy to your family, Basil

Scot Whiskeyman

July 20, 2018

To the entire family: so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Matt well, but I did through a mutual friend, and the few times I met him he was a very cordial and nice guy. My deepest sympathies go out to all of his loved ones.

July 20, 2018

Dear Kathy and George

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at the loss of Matthew. He will forever live in your hearts.

Larry and Debbie Panik

Regina Sell

July 20, 2018

Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Aunt Virginia & cousin Regina & family.

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Robert Salay

July 20, 2018

As the saying goes
"Now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story which no one on earth has read: which goes on for ever: in which every chapter is better than the one before".

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